Subtract 20/25 from 81/4
1st number: 20 1/4, 2nd number: 20/25
81/4 - 20/25 is 389/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
81/4 = 81 × 25/4 × 25 = 2025/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
20/25 = 20 × 4/25 × 4 = 80/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/100 - 80/100 = 2025 - 80/100 = 1945/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 389/20
- In mixed form: 199/20
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